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Chemical Surfactants Can Cut Steps in Concrete Polishing

Concrete Polishing Vol. 18 No. 6 - August/September 2018 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

Chemical surfactants such as Prosoco’s Consolideck First Cut and KickStart Clarity Enhancer from Curecrete Distribution’s Retroplate System can boost productivity and improve results in the early grind stages of concrete polishing projects.

Self-Leveling Concrete Compound being spread on concrete

Self-Leveling Concrete Compound Can Provide a Shortcut to a Sharp Look

Have you seen interior concrete floors in such bad shape that your first thought was to rip them out and start over? It can be your immediate reaction, but there’s an easier approach. Self-leveling toppings or self-leveling overlays can be poured over concrete surfaces you didn’t think were salvageable, saving time and money.

Remediating Moisture in Concrete Doesn’t have to be Complicated

Technology Concrete Maintenance Vol. 17 No. 5 - July 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

Moisture problems in concrete slabs old and new can play havoc with decorative concrete projects and other flooring strata in several ways, including bubbling, blistering and blushing of color. It’s commonly an interior problem because breathable products that reduce the threat are more commonly used in exterior applications.

Stamped Concrete Overlays Easier to Install, Less Costly than Conventional Way

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 4 - May/June 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

If a concrete foundation is in good shape, it’s less costly and less labor intensive to install a concrete overlay and stamp it than to start from scratch with a new concrete slab.

Weather Affects Set Time of Stamped Concrete Overlays

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 4 - May/June 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

When working with stamped concrete overlays, experts caution you to keep your eye on weather and temperature conditions

Concrete Surface Retarders Deliver Practical Results with a Little Artistry

Concrete Placing Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

To decorative concrete contractors, surface retarders are valuable tools for both pragmatic and aesthetic reasons. They’re easy to work with, relatively inexpensive — especially considering the costly alternatives of sandblasting or acid washing — and can be used to create endless textures and designs.

Decorative Concrete Ready For Lift Off

Concrete Polishing Vol. 10 No. 1 - January 2010 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

A Tuscaloosa, Ala., company landed the contract to polish some 12,000 square feet of concrete poured as part of a major renovation to the US Space & Rocket Center, which serves as home to the internationally known Space Camp for bright and cosmically focused kids.

Awesome Pool Side Concrete Hardscape

Outdoor Spaces Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 12 No. 5 - July 2012 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

East Coast met West Coast and “old school” joined up with state-of-the-art hardscape concrete work at an award-winning residential project in Andover, Mass. The three-level backyard spread, including patio, pool, fire pit and surrounding walls, earned project owner New England Hardscapes, of Acton, Mass., an ASCC design award.

Stamped Concrete Backyard Makeover in Stafford, Virginia

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

It’s doubtful that any homeowner has found a more elegant way of decorating a neglected piece of land whose main feature is a septic tank field than the owners of the “Hidden Oasis,” a tropical-themed project that blossomed in a residential backyard in Stafford, Va.

Concrete Topping Adds Appeal to Highway Corridor

Concrete Coatings Bridges, Roads & Highways Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

The U.S. Highway 80 Corridor in southwest Jackson, Miss., is one of those aging main drags that could use some aesthetic improvements. To the relief of many locals, much-needed changes are being made.